Prior to the start of the 2009 NFL season, James Davis was pointed to as a sleeper rookie. During preseason play, Davis had very good stats and there were whispers that he could push Jamal Lewis out of his job as the starting running back for the Cleveland Browns.
It didn’t work out that way. Prior to Week 1, Davis got injured in an auto accident. Then during Week 1, Davis hurt his shoulder. Now, that shoulder injury has cause the Browns to put Davis on IR — ending his rookie season.
In the two weeks he was able to play, Davis …read more

Panic is already setting in for the 0-2 Cleveland Browns. After losing Week 1 by 16 points to the Minnesota Vikings, the Browns lost to the Denver Broncos in Week 2 by 21 points. Next up in Week 3 are the Baltimore Ravens.
Brady Quinn, the team’s starting quarterback, is getting a lot of the blame. Against the Broncos, he completed 18-of-31 passes and had an interception. In the first two games, he has one touchdown to go with two interceptions. He also has only 366 yards passing in the first two contests.
Next week, it doesn’t get any easier for Quinn. …read more

During preseason action, James Davis was nearly flawless. The rookie running back out of Clemson averaged 7.8 yards per rush for the Cleveland Browns. But on the day before his first NFL game, Davis got injured.
Davis was injured in a one-car accident at approximately 8:00 AM ET as the RB was headed to the Browns practice facility. He’s now listed as questionable to play in Week 1 of the 2009 NFL season with an undisclosed head injury.
The car accident leaves the Browns short at running back. Starter Jamal Lewis is healthy but backup running back Jerome Harrison is also questionable. …read more

On Saturday, the Cleveland Browns signed center Alex Mack, who was taken in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. At 6-foot-4 and 311 pounds, Mack is expected to have a good chance to begin the 2009 season as the Browns starter at center.
Playing his college football with California, Mack was recognized as the top scholar-athlete in college football by winning the Draddy Trophy. He also was nominated for the Rimington Trophy, which honors the best center in college football.
If he is to join the starters on offense, he’ll likely have to beat out Hank Fraley. Although Fraley has …read more

If you are a fan of the Cleveland Browns and you are worried about Derek Anderson’s calf injury, you can put those worries to rest. According to a number of reports, Anderson will be ready for the beginning of Browns training camp.
It’s good news for the Browns that Anderson is healthy because they have a very interesting quarterback controversy. Competing with Anderson will be Brady Quinn — the former quarterback for Notre Dame.
Anderson was injured earlier in the offseason while participating in minicamp. The team doesn’t expect to have to limit him in training camp.
Right now, most team insiders believe …read more

Willie McGinest, the 37-year-old linebacker who played year with the Cleveland Browns, reportedly wants to play one more year in the NFL. Where will McGinest end up?
One possible destination could be the New England Patriots. McGinest played for the Patriots from 1994 to 2005. After spending the last three seasons with the Browns, it’s possible McGinest could end up back in New England.
The Patriots value veterans — especially veteran linebackers. It wouldn’t be too surprising to see McGinest sign a small deal with the Patriots at some point before training camp.
Another possible destination is the Miami Dolphins. Bill Parcells is …read more

Joe Jurevicius, a former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, has sued the Browns for negligence in regards to a staph infection he allegedly contracted in January of 2008. Jurevicius has also sued Cleveland Clinic. The report of this lawsuit was first uncovered by The Plain Dealer.
According to the lawsuit, the Browns didn’t tell him that its training areas weren’t clean. The lawsuit specifically points out Richard Figler and Anthony Miniaci, two physicians, who didn’t give Jurevicius proper warning.
Due to the staph infection, Jurevicius wasn’t able to play last year while under contract with the Browns. He did play in …read more

Bernie Kosar, the star quarterback perhaps best known for his stint with the Cleveland Browns from 1985-93, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the state of Florida. Kosar, like many other American citizens, is apparently a victim of the global economic downturn and the national housing crisis.
While the exact amount of debt Kosar has is unknown, court papers indicate its more than $20 million. His assets are listed as less than $10 million.
Kosar’s debts include:

$9.7 million to Florida Bank

$3.2 million to Key Bank

$3 million to his ex-wife

$1.5 million to the Cleveland Browns

$725K to his lawyer

$500k to Florida real …read more

As an undrafted player out of UCLA, Drew Bennett was able to catch on with the Tennessee Titans. Eight years later, Bennett is looking to revive his NFL career. Recently, he visited with the Titans about a possible deal.
From 2001 until 2006, Bennett played for the Titans. His best year came in 2004 when he had 80 catches for 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns. After leaving the Titans, he signed with the St. Louis Rams. In 2007, Bennett had a disappointing season that saw him catch only 33 passes in 14 games. Last season, Bennett got hurt after catching one …read more

Donte Stallworth is in hot water. He killed a man while behind the wheel. Reportedly, tests showed that his blood-alcohol level was over the legal limit. Although he hasn’t gotten any official punishment yet, the Cleveland Browns appear to be preparing for life without Stallworth in the 2009 NFL season.
To replace the speedy wide receiver, the Browns have gone in a number of different directions. In the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, the Browns selected two wide receivers: Brian Robiskie of Ohio State and Tim Massaquoi of Georgia. In free agency, Cleveland has signed David Patten and Mike …read more